Mesmerizing Mencia – The Star Grape of Bierzo; 2018 Raúl Pérez Ultreia St-Jacques #WorldWineTravel

This month the #WorldWineTravel group continues its 2021 virtual tour of Spain with a visit to Castilla y Léon. Our co-hosts this month are Allison of ADVineTURES, and Lynn of Savor The Harvest. About Castilla y Léon Castilla y Léon, in the northern half of the central Iberian Plateau, is the largest of Spain’s 17…

Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa and Mencía #WinePW

This month’s Wine Pairing Weekend theme is all about trying a new wine in the New Year.  I’m revisiting an old friend, Mencia to bring in the New Year, and pairing it with a delicious healthy slow cooker Enchilada Quinoa. My “history” with Mencia began, and effectively ended, a few years ago.  I forget exactly…